R&D Scientist Intern (Bachelor's/Master's students)

Role overview

This internship is based in Singapore and is designed for students who want to apply scientific and engineering knowledge to practical innovation work. The role focuses on hands-on experimentation, structured testing, data analysis, and solving real technical challenges that support product and technology development.

The internship gives exposure to real business problems across multiple innovation areas. You will contribute to technical outputs that help move key projects forward and support important milestones for the business.

Areas of work

• Formulation
• Product research
• Product design and development
• Technology development
• Microbiology and biosciences
• Analytical and measurement sciences
• Process development
• Packaging development
• Regulatory affairs
• Design
• Modeling and simulation
• Engineering, automation, and robotics
• Data science and data engineering

What the role involves

The intern will work on experimentation using scientific methods and engineering principles to build technical understanding and support innovation efforts. The role requires learning standardized experimental approaches, interpreting data, and contributing to practical problem-solving in a fast-moving environment.

This position is part of a global company known for trusted consumer brands and an inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and equal opportunity.

Eligibility and qualifications

Applicants must be current Bachelor’s or Master’s students who are expected to graduate between January 2027 and July 2028. Suitable fields include Chemistry, Life Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, IT, or related disciplines.

Candidates must be able to start in January 2027 and commit to a full-time internship for 6 months. The company is looking for people who can work on their own, stay organized, and deliver results in a busy environment.

Skills and personal strengths

Success in this role depends on clear communication, strong problem-solving ability, and the confidence to use data when developing solutions. The intern should also be comfortable working with people from different cultures and levels across internal and external teams.

Company background

The employer operates in roughly 70 countries and manages a portfolio of well-known consumer brands across multiple categories. The organization emphasizes leadership development, innovation, and a culture of inclusion.

Equal opportunity statement

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job details

Job location: Singapore
Job schedule: Full time
Job number: R000149638
Job segmentation: Internships